Stella Elizabeth Russell, “Libbie” as she was known to her family and friends, age 66, of North Platte, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at her home.  She was born on June 26, 1948 in Guernsey, WY to Charles M. and Pearl C. (Conner) Jones.  She spent her school years in Guernsey and graduated High School in 1966.  Libbie married Henry E. Russell June 4, 1967 in Fresno, CA.  They lived at Ft. Eustis, VA and outside Ft. Rucker, AL until Henry was discharged from the military in 1971.  From then on she lived with her family in several towns in Wyoming and Nebraska.  Henry and Libbie were married for 47 years.

Libbie spent her life caring for others, her family and friends were what were most important to her.  During high school she worked as a waitress to help support her family.  She then spent most of her married life working as a cook to help support her own.  Libbie loved her family with her whole heart.  She spent her years doing whatever she could to make every birthday and holiday perfect for everyone.  Her children and grandchildren always had their favorite treats to eat from sugar cookies to pumpkin pie.  She was passionate about making her house a home and enjoyed decorating for the holidays.

Her free time was spent on the back of a motorcycle with Henry.  Over the years the couple had been to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally twelve times and enjoyed many rides, on their own or with family and friends.  For a time, she even rode on her own!  It was her favorite activity.

Survivors include her husband, Henry of North Platte; three children, Craig (Lindis), Mark (Cindi), Nicole (Christina); 7 grandchildren, Desiree and Dustin, Kaitlyn, Adeline and Drue, and Ashton and Harper; sister, Peggy Jones of Longmont, CO; brother, Edward (Cleo) Jones of Guernsey, WY; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; brother and sister-in-laws: and three nephews.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Smith officiating.  Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.  Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.